The Wedding of Karin + Craig

Four weeks ago I went to the wedding of my dear friends Karin and Craig. It was one of those amazing weddings filled with so much love and thoughtfulness that everybody was grinning from ear to ear. The flowers were arranged by the talented Marissa of Opus Studio, and the photography was by the equally talented duo, Love Made Visible.

Sick Of Being Sick & A Winner

I don't want to be a downer right before the weekend and all but man this week has been hard. Everyone in my little family is sick- the really not good kind of sick like the throw ups and the shakes and the "oh my god when will this end" kind of sick. Combine that with a major case of the home sickness blues and we're really struggling over here. Hope you're fairing a bit better than we are. Have a happy weekend and hopefully I'll be back to my old self next week! Oh yeah- and congratulations Rachel F- you are the winner of the Na Nin Vintage giveaway!

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Na Nin Vintage Giveaway!

GIVEAWAY NOW CLOSED
One of my favorite vintage shops  has just opened a new online shop! So in celebration, we are hosting a giveaway! Kate from Na Nin Vintage has generously offered one size too small reader a $50 gift certificate to her online shop as well as a tote bag! To enter, visit her new shop and leave a comment below telling me what you would use your gift certificate on. Double your chances by pinning an item from the shop and tagging it "Na Nin Vintage." Leave the link to your tagged pin in a separate comment below. That's it! Good Luck!

Babe New York

One of my longer term goals is to start buying clothing of higher quality- pieces that will cost me more but will last me much longer.  (I have a terrible Forever 21 habit- don't judge!) Buying the basics is a good place to start. Babe New York is a new line that has recently launched in New York City. They provide a mix of basics- wardrobe foundations that are beautifully designed and locally made in NYC. Currently you can find them at Steven Alan and Frances May or you can buy direct from their new shop. 

Arc Of A Diver

I saw that this cute little line was one of Miss Moss' new sponsors. If you're in the market for a new bag- Arc Of A Diver might be just the ticket. 

Life

My sister in law recently snapped these pictures while we were getting coffee the other day. Wills stole my coffee cup and took a sip which was pretty adorable- mostly because of his reaction. He was so pleased with himself (don't worry, there was only a few drops left- mostly foam). I can't believe I'm the mother of an almost one and a half year old. How did that happen?

Outfit Inspiration

What I'd wear everyday this Fall if I could. Cooler days crept in last week with lots and lots of rain and clouds but this week- all sunshine and warm weather! That's the thing about Fall around here, it can be pretty inconsistent. But I don't mind as long as the sun keeps shining!

sweater / jeans / hat / glasses / boots / shirt

Juliette Hogan Spring/Summer Collection

Designer, Juliette Hogan, hosted a breakfast to launch her Spring/Summer Collection. The breakfast was hosted in her own work room and the models sat around chatting and wearing the designs, dressed perfectly against the white background. Fashion and breakfast, it's kind of a no brainer. 

P.S. Father Rabbit dressed the tables! Images by Karen Ishiguro via Supply Paper Co.

Northern Hem / Southern Hem

I'm starting a new series called "Northern Hem, Southern Hem" because every time the seasons change my mind has a complete disconnect. "Fall in April? That can't be right." Growing up and living in the Northern Hemisphere (Virginia to be exact) for my entire life, April is firmly planted in my mind as Spring, just as July is Summer. But since moving to South Africa four years ago and thus the Southern Hemisphere, my mind hasn't quite been able to make the mental switch- especially when talking to friends and family back home and seeing tons of warm weather related posts all over the internet. Anyway this is a very long winded explanation of the new series. Here's the first edition. On the left you have your Northern Hemisphere shoe- perfect for Spring and a steal at only $38! (it also comes in this other great color) And on the right you have your Southern Hemisphere shoe- perfect for Fall. I have these shoes on the right and I love them! Both shoes are from Need Supply.

Atelier Beautravail

Cute, French shop, Atelier Beautravail, has been updated with some fun, bright pieces. I always love their need point clutches which they carry every season. 

Hello, Weekend

We are leaving in just a few hours for a weekend away. Good friends of ours are getting married and so we're off to their wedding. I'm so looking forward to some time out in the country with friends!  

Also a few other things:
-I'm guest blogging for Frances May this month so be sure to check in every so often. 
-This Academy Jewelry look book and this Giant Lion look book caught my eye- both of my eyes in fact. 
-And remember if you are in Cape Town, don't forget to buy your Kinfolk ticket(s) for April's workshop and dinner! 
-Image by Matthew Genitempo

Forts

Just a few photos from our exhibition, Forts, that took place last week.Thanks to everyone who came out. We had a great time. I posted a few videos on Vine of the event if you'd like to check those out too. The artists that exhibited are just really great people and I'm so happy to support their work. 

Photography by Kate McLuckie

Lydali Handmade Goods

Lydali is an online shop that sells artisan made products from all over the world. Two friends started it as a side project and it's grown from there. Living in South Africa I see A LOT of handmade curios, mostly your typical carved wooden elephant fare, but every once in a while you find a gem ("I'm sorry I don't want your carved elephant, but I will however take that handmade leather bag over there"). Lydali is filled with gems.